- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, MI
Columbia Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260699004300
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Central High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Central High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooklyn, MI.
School address
District: Columbia School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260699004300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Columbia Central High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 260699004300 · Brooklyn, MI Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 19.3:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Upper Elementary School (406 students)
Columbia Central High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Columbia Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Central High School
637 students
- Columbia Upper
Columbia Upper Elementary School
406 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
307 students
- Columbia Alter 78
Columbia Alternative Education
78 students
What this shows Columbia Central High School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Central High School compares
Columbia Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Columbia Central High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Columbia School District reports $13,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Central High School
How many students attend Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Central High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Central High School?
34.6% of students at Columbia Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Central High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Central High School?
Columbia Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Central High School rank among public schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooklyn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia School District?
Besides Columbia Central High School, Columbia School District also operates Columbia Upper Elementary School (406 students), Columbia Elementary School (307 students), and Columbia Alternative Education (78 students). See the Columbia School District district page for the complete list.